Riviera forges ahead with new models and more
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Riviera Boats, ,
6:07 AM Sat GMT
Riviera has made considerable progress in the eight weeks since the voluntary appointment of Receivers on May 8, 2009, including announcing new models and an ambitious new push to expand its global dealer network.
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Bright and brilliant, Sun Marine delivers the detailing
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Jeni Bone,
2:32 AM Sat GMT
The Sun Marine range was developed from experience gathered from over 25 years in the industry, created by Omikron, a company synonymous with the auto industry whose products are revered by people passionate about their precious possessions.
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Powerboat P1 - Baia Attolini claim Powerpole, Audrien Ciantar's dream
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Powerboat P1 media,
1:38 AM Sat GMT
Title-chasing #38 Baia Attolini picked the opportune moment to claim their first PowerPole of the 2009 season the SuperSport class.
Audrien Ciantar has sounded a warning to her male rivals in the Powerboat P1 World Championship - she is ready to challenge for the title this year.
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Italian Grand Prix of the Sea - Italian Power Pole double
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Sam Feasey,
12:45 AM Sat GMT
San Benedetto’s home town hero Marco Pennesi powered to pole position at the Italian Grand Prix of the Sea on Friday evening.
Baia Attolini ensured an Italian double celebration with the fastest qualifying time in the open-canopy SuperSport Class.
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Corals facing a stormy future
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ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies,
1:54 PM Thu GMT
As global warming whips up more powerful and frequent hurricanes and storms, the world’s coral reefs face increased disruption to their ability to breed and recover from damage.
That’s one of the findings from a new scientific study of the fate of corals in the wake of large climate-driven bleaching and storm events.
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Government reforms to get sailors on the water quicker
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Craig Heydon,
11:08 AM Thu GMT
New reforms aimed at streamlining commercial boating licence requirements have been announced by Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi and will have a major impact on individuals with Yachting Australia qualifications finding work in New South Wales.
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Yanmar Re-Power – Going quicker on less fuel
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Bob Carter, VIC ,
2:24 AM Thu GMT
When pro fisherman Paul Sullivan decided to move up from his trusty aluminium trailer boat to a genuine sea going commercial fishing boat, he factored in an engine re-power from the outset.
Operating out of Fisherman’s Wharf on Sydney Harbour, Paul Sullivan describes himself as a commercial fish trapper.
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Man fined after Abalone black market activity uncovered in WA
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WA Dept Fisheries,
1:32 AM Thu GMT
Another man has received a big fine for his involvement in illegal abalone sales, after black market activity was uncovered by covert Department of Fisheries Western Australia surveillance last year.
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Jobs, jobs, jobs abound
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Watercrew,
1:27 AM Thu GMT
There are plenty of positions vacant, says the team at Watercrew - you just have to know where to look!
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Sealine unveils new design philosophy in the F46
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1:25 AM Thu GMT
Sealine has unveiled plans for its new F-Series flagship, the F46, which will be launched in September. This top of the range F-Series flybridge motor yacht will lead the design philosophy for future F-series models.
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Cigarette Smash Poker has goal for San Benedetto del Tronto racing
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Powerboat P1 media,
1:24 AM Thu GMT
Cigarette Smash Poker crew member Matteo Nicolini has outlined his team’s ambitions for the weekend of racing that lay ahead in San Benedetto del Tronto.
Cigarette Smash Poker currently sit 28 points behind the British Silverline team after an inconsistent start to the 2009 season.
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Sunreef Yachts launches a new motor yacht brand – Blue Reef Yachts
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Sunreef Yachts, Gdansk, Poland ,
1:08 PM Wed GMT
Both companies have noticed that the demand for boats that are technically reliable, aesthetically elegant and destined to navigate in comfort without a large crew is still unsatisfied. This is the reason why they have decided to join forces and form a partnership launching a new range of yachts an offer geared towards owners wanting to explore the Mediterranean
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Superyacht Singapore Assoc to host first Asian Superyacht Conference
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Superyacht Singapore Association, Singapore ,
11:24 AM Wed GMT
Asia is behind the traditional hot spots of the Mediterranean and Caribbean when it comes to infrastructure and facilities and the prime objective of the conference is to identify what the region needs to do to set an effective agenda to create a sustainable superyacht industry.
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New beginning for volunteer marine rescue in NSW
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Brad Schmitt, ,
6:00 AM Wed GMT
Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi today ushered in a new era in volunteer marine rescue services with the official launch of Marine Rescue NSW.
Mr Tripodi presented a cheque for $3 million to assist with establishment costs and said a new constitution for the organisation is expected to be adopted and registered this week.
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Zapcat! The new affordable Powerboat racer -Coming to a beach near you
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Bob Wonders, Gold Coast ,
5:36 AM Wed GMT
Powerboat racing that does not require 'megabucks'.
Inflatable boat specialist Sirocco Marine is now distributing the Zapcat breed through its Australia-wide dealer network and director Neil Webster believes their introduction will create a new and highly-affordable form of powerboat racing.
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The journey to Belgium looms
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Bob Wonders, Gold Coast ,
5:34 AM Wed GMT
Australia's ski racing 'aces' on track to continue world title dominance.
Racing in Belgium is regarded as among the world’s toughest for ski racers as competition takes place along walled canals.
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Team Abu Dhabi drivers a big hit in America
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F1 media,
1:11 AM Wed GMT
Ahmad Al Hameli fought the rough water conditions on the one mile (1.62 kilometer) four pin course in front of tens of thousands of race fans in downtown Bay City, Michigan for the 22nd Annual Bay City River Roar on the Saginaw River on Sunday afternoon.
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Mackay gets ready to welcome migrating whales
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QLD Government - Dept Fisheries,
11:50 PM Tue GMT
With more than 11,000 whales expected to make their way up Queensland’s coast this winter, Mackay’s Marine Animal Release Team (MART) is preparing for their arrival and any entanglements between whales and offshore marine equipment.
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Yamaha WaveRunners On Bondi Rescue
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Bob Carter, VIC ,
9:11 PM Tue GMT
Bondi Beach is an iconic Australian landmark. Local residents mix with countless tourists from Australia and overseas year round at Bondi. With up to 50,000 people on Bondi beach on a warm summer’s day, the potential for human tragedy is ever present.
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Dressing ship – an age old custom of the sea (Part II)
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Bob Wonders, Gold Coast ,
9:06 PM Tue GMT
The Australian flag has a background rich in history.
In reality, it can be traced back to H.M Endeavour and the First Fleet, when the colours worn comprised the Red Ensign featuring the crosses of Saint George and Saint Andrew.
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Powerboat racing coming home to Italy
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Class-1 media,
5:42 AM Tue GMT
The Mayor of Stresa, confirmed that plans for the Italian Grand Prix to be held on 4 October were well underway, and stressed that the event was of significant importance to the region.
'I am delighted that powerboat racing is coming home to Italy and to where it was born, Lake Maggiore, which hosted the first powerboat race in 1903.' - Canio Di Milia
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Win $5000 worth of Marina Berthing at any d’Albora location!
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Natasha Jacobs,
1:12 AM Sun GMT
Don’t miss out on your chance to win $5000 worth of berthing at any of our seven d’Albora Marinas located on prime waterways throughout Sydney, Port Stephens and Melbourne. Akuna Bay, Sydney, Cabarita Point, Sydney, The Spit, Mosman, Sydney, Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, Pier 35, Melbourne, Rushcutters Bay, Sydney and Victoria Harbour Docklands, Melbourne
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WA Fishing rules reminder ahead of July holidays
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WA Dept Primary Industries,
7:59 AM Sat GMT
The Department of Fisheries Western Australia is reminding recreational fishers to be aware of bag and size limits, before they go fishing.
'The majority of recreational fishers do the right thing,' Mr Stuart McDowall said, 'but there are some people who try to exploit our community resource and others who just haven’t checked on the rules that apply where they go fishing.'
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Qatar 95 throttleman confident of strong showing in Arendal
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Class-1 Pwerboat media,
7:53 AM Sat GMT
Qatar 95 throttleman, Matteo Nicolini, is confident that the team has resolved the issues that cost him and Abdullah Al-Sulaiti a certain race win in the season-opener in Qatar, and that they will be amongst the front-runners in the BMW Norwegian Grand Prix in Arendal in July.
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Economic benefits of whale watching underlined in new report
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Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Art, Madeira, Portugal ,
7:45 AM Fri GMT
Environment Minister Peter Garrett today joined the International Fund for Animal Welfare to release the report Whale Watching Worldwide at the International Whaling Commission annual meeting in Portugal.
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Organisers re-introduce ‘flying kilometre’ for Norwegian Grand Prix
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Class-1 media,
12:59 PM Thu GMT
The Organisers of the BMW Norwegian Grand Prix will be hoping to see record speeds in Arendal in July when they re-introduce the ‘flying kilometre’ to the fjords with the Class 1 Edox Speed Record.
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Team Abu Dhabi head to 21st Bay City River Roar
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F! Powerboat media,
12:42 PM Thu GMT
Despite a disappointing start to their American trip, Team Abu Dhabi drivers Thani Al Qamzi and Ahmad Al Hameli along with Team Manager Scott Gillman are heading of to the 21st Bay City River Roar in Bay City, Michigan this weekend.
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Calling all photographers: Sydney Boat Show chance for exposure
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BIA NSW,
11:39 PM Wed GMT
The Sydney International Boat Show, for the first time this year, is offering budding snappers the chance to display their best marine images alongside two of Australia’s leading marine photographers, Andrea Francolini and Christophe Launay, as well have their photographs published in Digital Photography & Design Magazine.
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Gear Bans can help save reefs
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ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies,
3:45 AM Wed GMT
Banning or restricting the use of certain types of fishing gear could help the world’s coral reefs and their fish populations survive the onslaughts of climate change.
Around the world corals have been dying at alarming rates, due to unusually warm water events resulting from global warming.
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PWCs – the most fun you can have standing up (or sitting down)
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Bob Wonders, Gold Coast ,
2:48 AM Wed GMT
Personal water craft or jet skis, by whatever name they equate to sheer fun afloat. Across the Asia Pacific, the PWC market is dominated by the ‘Big Four’, Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP – Sea-Doo), Yamaha (WaveRunners), Honda and the originator, Kawasaki.
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‘Dressing ship’ – an age-old custom of the sea (Part I)
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Bob Wonders, Gold Coast ,
11:45 AM Tue GMT
Be a part of nautical tradition as we take a look at the history behind flags at sea.
Where correct flag etiquette began has long been lost in the mists of time, but the Romans can take some credit, while others believe it originated even earlier on Grecian vessels.
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New Broadband Sounder available for Northstar and Simrad
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Sandman PR,
6:19 AM Tue GMT
Navico’s next-generation sonar system – the BSM-1 Broadband Sounder Module – raises the bar in fish-finding technology. Plug-and-play compatible with the award-winning Northstar 8000i multifunctional displays and the Simrad GB40 Navigation System, the high-speed Ethernet-based system delivers peerless echo clarity and the highest underwater definition ever achieved.
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Suzuki celebrates a Century
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Martin Beeson, ,
3:59 AM Tue GMT
To celebrate 100 years of innovation Suzuki is showcasing its history and manufacturing prowess at Suzuki Plaza, a three storey heritage centre in front of its headquarters in Japan.
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